Split Court Denies VSSR Award to Worker Hit by Car

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker was not entitled to an enhanced award of benefits for his injuries from being struck by a car, since the accident did not occur in a “workshop.” Case: State ex rel. Cassens Corp. v. Industrial Commission, No. 21AP-93, 08/23/2022, published. Facts: Luis Ybarra worked for Cassens Corp., which provides transport services for automobile manufacturers, moving newly manufactured vehicles from factories to dealerships and sellers. On Feb. 5, 2018, Ybarra was working at the outdoor lot of the Chrysler Group Yard in Toledo, Ohio, moving cars fr...